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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Rosaleen Fenton

Man told he wouldn't live past 30 shed six stone by following instructions on Fitbit

After turning to food for emotional support - Alex Solomin's weight was spiralling out of control.

Weighing 26 stone aged 20 years old, he was struggling with minor tasks such as climbing stairs or bending over - and doctors warned him he might not live past 30.

Determined to do something about his weight, Alex, now 31, from New York decided to start walking 10,000 steps a day after buying a Fitbit.

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